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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 9H 14M

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by Sarah Emma Edmonds ~ Full Audiobook [biography]

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Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by Sarah Emma Edmonds audiobook. Genre: biography Nurse and Spy in the Union Army is Sarah Emma Edmonds's vivid firsthand account of the American Civil War, combining memoir, battlefield narrative, and patriotic adventure. Writing from her unusual position as a woman who served in disguise as a male soldier, Edmonds recounts how she entered the Union Army, endured camp life, marched with fellow soldiers, and witnessed the strain and chaos of war at close range. The book follows her experiences caring for the wounded as a nurse, moving through dangerous military spaces, and taking on risky assignments that tested her nerve and loyalty. Along the way, Edmonds introduces readers to the soldiers, officers, and suffering civilians who shaped her view of the conflict, while also revealing the constant personal danger of living under a concealed identity. More than a record of action, the book explores courage, sacrifice, duty, and the roles women could play in a nation at war, even when society refused to recognize them. Blending drama, compassion, and historical detail, Nurse and Spy in the Union Army offers an intimate portrait of one woman's extraordinary service during one of America's most devastating struggles. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 00 (00:03:11) Chapter 01 (00:20:55) Chapter 02 (00:40:32) Chapter 03 (01:01:01) Chapter 04 (01:26:11) Chapter 05 (01:44:03) Chapter 06 (02:06:57) Chapter 07 (02:25:58) Chapter 08 (02:43:14) Chapter 09 (03:06:24) Chapter 10 (03:21:55) Chapter 11 (03:42:54) Chapter 12 (04:01:24) Chapter 13 (04:20:56) Chapter 14 (04:37:33) Chapter 15 (04:51:58) Chapter 16 (05:10:01) Chapter 17 (05:31:26) Chapter 18 (05:55:27) Chapter 19 (06:13:25) Chapter 20 (06:31:51) Chapter 21 (06:51:06) Chapter 22 (07:07:27) Chapter 23 (07:24:49) Chapter 24 (07:38:43) Chapter 25 (07:56:14) Chapter 26 (08:11:52) Chapter 27 (08:30:03) Chapter 28 (08:43:29) Chapter 29 (09:00:15) Chapter 30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nurse and Spy in the Union Army by Sarah Emma Edmonds audiobook. Genre: biography Nurse and Spy in the Union Army is Sarah Emma Edmonds's vivid firsthand account of the American Civil War, combining memoir, battlefield narrative, and patriotic adventure. Writing from her unusual position as a woman who served in disguise as a male soldier, Edmonds recounts how she entered the Union Army, endured camp life, marched with fellow soldiers, and witnessed the strain and chaos of war at close range. The book follows her experiences caring for the wounded as a nurse, moving through dangerous military spaces, and taking on risky assignments that tested her nerve and loyalty. Along the way, Edmonds introduces readers to the soldiers, officers, and suffering civilians who shaped her view of the conflict, while also revealing the constant personal danger of living under a concealed identity. More than a record of action, the book explores courage, sacrifice, duty, and the roles women could play in a nation at war, even when society refused to recognize them. Blending drama, compassion, and historical detail, Nurse and Spy in the Union Army offers an intimate portrait of one woman's extraordinary service during one of America's most devastating struggles. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 00 (00:03:11) Chapter 01 (00:20:55) Chapter 02 (00:40:32) Chapter 03 (01:01:01) Chapter 04 (01:26:11) Chapter 05 (01:44:03) Chapter 06 (02:06:57) Chapter 07 (02:25:58) Chapter 08 (02:43:14) Chapter 09 (03:06:24) Chapter 10 (03:21:55) Chapter 11 (03:42:54) Chapter 12 (04:01:24) Chapter 13 (04:20:56) Chapter 14 (04:37:33) Chapter 15 (04:51:58) Chapter 16 (05:10:01) Chapter 17 (05:31:26) Chapter 18 (05:55:27) Chapter 19 (06:13:25) Chapter 20 (06:31:51) Chapter 21 (06:51:06) Chapter 22 (07:07:27) Chapter 23 (07:24:49) Chapter 24 (07:38:43) Chapter 25 (07:56:14) Chapter 26 (08:11:52) Chapter 27 (08:30:03) Chapter 28 (08:43:29) Chapter 29 (09:00:15) Chapter 30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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